National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

Today and Tonight... River flooding will continue along the Atchafalaya River near Morgan City. Please refer to the latest river flood statement for details. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected.

Tuesday through Sunday... Cold temperatures...A cold and dry air mass will move into the area Wednesday night and Thursday, resulting in the coldest temperatures of the season thus far. As the high becomes centered over the area Friday night, a few hours of freezing or near freezing temperatures will be possible, mainly across southwest Mississippi and the upper Florida parishes.

Marine...Cold air advection will lead to gusty winds and higher seas on Wednesday and exercise caution headlines may be necessary. A reinforcing high will lead to additional, and stronger, cold air advection Thanksgiving day. Winds and seas may approach small craft advisory criteria Thursday and Thursday night.

Spotter information statement... Spotter activation will not be needed.

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